Religious Celebrant Marriage Authorization

Overview

Clergy affiliated with a church in the Commonwealth of Virginia and
clergy affiliated with a church outside the Commonwealth of Virginia who
wish to perform a wedding ceremony in Virginia, must receive
authorization through a Virginia Circuit Court prior to performing
the ceremony. This is pursuant to §20-23
and §20-26 of
the Code of Virginia. Please allow approximately 10 business days for
processing

The Fairfax Circuit Court Judges do not recognize online ordinations
such as the Universal Life Church, American Marriage Ministries or other
similar online organizations pursuant to Cramer v.
Commonwealth.